Mayor Michael Hancock discusses why the tariffs on aluminum and steel is bad for businesses and the economy. The industry affected by the rise in tariffs is one of Colorado’s largest, the aerospace and defense field.

Stephane Lessard, Canadian Consulate General and Berenice Rendon Talavera, Mexican Consulate General join us to discuss the importance of keeping NAFTA. Later in the show, they’ll be joined by Tracee Bentley, Executive Director of the Colorado Petroleum Council.

Morgan Smith, Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Jim Reis, former President & Chief Executive of the World Trade Center Denver, and attorney Jim Nelson join us to talk about the history of NAFTA.

Wendy Brors, Assistant Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Wendy’s guest is Cori Gerlitz, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Training Council. They will discuss opportunities for training and apprenticeships in the field of construction.

Jill Sarmo from Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies will join us to discuss DORA’s Take 5 to Get Wise initiative. We will also talk with Alissa Gardenschwartz from the Colorado Attorney General’s office about the Stop Fraud Colorado initiative

Omar Jabara, Group Executive, Corporate Communications for Newmont Mining Corporation and Mike Connors, Account Manager for CAP Logistics both join us to talk about the unique relationship between mining and supply chain.

Todd Ohlheiser, Executive Director of Colorado Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association (CSSGA) joins us to take a look at aggregate mining in Colorado. We touch on the importance of keeping mining in Colorado for the economy, why safety regulations are important, and why some of those safety regulations are in overabundance.

Dana Svendsen, Attorney for Sherman & Howard discusses the importance of safety regulations in the mining industry within Colorado. Dana also dives deep into why overregulation can be more of a hindrance than helpful in the industry.